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Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in March 1968. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84.

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in 1985. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84.

Writer Kita dies

Writer Kita dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows novelist Morio Kita speaking during an interview at his home in Tokyo in July 2010. The writer known for his literary works, such as ''The House of Nire'' and a series of humorous essays ''Dr. Mambo,'' died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011. He was 84.

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in 1985. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84. (Kyodo)

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

Writer Morio Kita dies at 84

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese novelist Morio Kita speaks during an interview in Tokyo in March 1968. Kita, known for works including ''The House of Nire'' and his ''Dr. Mambo'' series of humorous essays, died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011, at the age of 84. (Kyodo)

Writer Kita dies

Writer Kita dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows novelist Morio Kita speaking during an interview at his home in Tokyo in July 2010. The writer known for his literary works, such as ''The House of Nire'' and a series of humorous essays ''Dr. Mambo,'' died in a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 24, 2011. He was 84. (Kyodo)